Waterloo outdoor fall risk forecast

Icy sidewalk risk for seniors, updated throughout the day.

Next 24 hours

Low

Sidewalks should be mostly safe. Watch for isolated icy patches in shaded spots.

Right now

12°C

Clear

Updated Wednesday 8:12 p.m. EDT

Hour by hour

Each bar shows the outdoor fall risk for that hour.

12°C 8 p.m. Low. Clear
12°C 9 p.m. Low. Clear
12°C 10 p.m. Low. Clear
11°C 11 p.m. Low. Clear
11°C midnight Low. Clear
10°C 1 a.m. Low. Clear
10°C 2 a.m. Low. Clear
11°C 3 a.m. Low. Clear
11°C 4 a.m. Low. Clear
12°C 5 a.m. Low. Clear
11°C 6 a.m. Low. Clear
12°C 7 a.m. Low. Clear
12°C 8 a.m. Low. Sunny
13°C 9 a.m. Low. Sunny
15°C 10 a.m. Low. Sunny
18°C 11 a.m. Low. Mainly sunny
19°C noon Low. Mainly sunny
20°C 1 p.m. Low. Partly cloudy
21°C 2 p.m. Low. Mostly cloudy
20°C 3 p.m. Low. Cloudy
19°C 4 p.m. Low. Cloudy
17°C 5 p.m. Low. Light rain
16°C 6 p.m. Low. Light rain
15°C 7 p.m. Low. Partly cloudy

Coming days

Today

Low

18°C

Mainly sunny

High 18°C · Low 7°C

Tomorrow

Low

21°C

Light rain

97% chance of precipitation

High 21°C · Low 10°C

Friday

Low

12°C

Cloudy

High 12°C · Low 5°C

Saturday

Low

13°C

Mostly cloudy

High 13°C · Low 2°C

Sunday

Low

14°C

Sunny

High 14°C · Low 7°C

Monday

Low

16°C

Mainly sunny

High 16°C · Low 5°C

Tuesday

Low

12°C

Cloudy

High 12°C · Low 9°C

Staying safe today

Wear footwear with good grip, even on clear days.
Use handrails on stairs and steps.
Keep a charged phone or your medical alert button with you when you go out.

SecurMEDIC in Waterloo, Ontario

Medical alert systems for seniors in Waterloo

Icy sidewalks, stairs and parking lots in Waterloo raise the risk of a fall every winter. A SecurMEDIC medical alert device lets your parent or loved one reach a professional operator at the press of a button, at home or on the go.

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Three ways to stay protected in Waterloo

Home medical alert device SmartSAFE Home™ with automatic fall detection, for seniors who spend most of their day at home.
Mobile medical alert pendant SmartSAFE PLUS™, a waterproof SOS pendant for errands, appointments and walks around Waterloo.
Medical alert watch with fall detection SmartSAFE EC100™, a waterproof, discreet watch that looks like an everyday watch.

Fall detection does not detect every fall, and false alerts can occur. Press the button whenever you need help.

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How the Outdoor Fall Index works

Several times a day we get the latest forecast for each city and look for the weather that makes sidewalks dangerous: freezing rain and drizzle, ice pellets, rain on frozen ground, thaws followed by a refreeze, and wet or heavy snow. Uncertain precipitation counts for less. Official freezing-rain and winter-storm alerts raise the rating automatically.

The four levels

Low Mostly clear walking; isolated icy patches possible.
Moderate Slippery spots likely; take extra care.
High Icy sidewalks likely; avoid unnecessary trips on foot.
Extreme Dangerous ice; stay indoors if you can.

Questions and answers

What is the outdoor fall risk forecast?

It is a daily rating, from Low to Extreme, of how likely sidewalks, steps and parking lots are to be icy or slippery in your city. It is designed for older adults and their caregivers, because falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among Canadian seniors.

Where does the weather data come from?

Forecasts and weather alerts come from Environment Canada and OpenWeather and are refreshed several times a day. SecurMEDIC calculates the outdoor fall risk rating from that data.

Is the rating a guarantee?

No. Conditions can vary from street to street, and snow clearing and salting make a big difference. Always look at the ground in front of you, and follow local alerts and public health advice.

What should I do if an older relative falls?

If they may be hurt, call 9-1-1 and don't try to lift them. Keep them warm and stay with them. A medical alert device lets someone who lives alone call for help even if they can't reach a phone.

The Outdoor Fall Index is general public information based on weather forecasts. It is not a guarantee of ground conditions or medical advice. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.

Weather data provided by Environment Canada and OpenWeather.